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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 TVFMOT history

LE03 TVF is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LE03 TVF silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
109,932 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 TVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 TVF was last recorded at 109,932 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,688 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,244 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,932 miles
  • 2022 – 105,688 miles
  • 2021 – 96,910 miles
  • 2018 – 94,478 miles
  • 2017 – 89,585 miles
  • 2016 – 88,759 miles
  • 2015 – 86,953 miles
  • 2014 – 72,819 miles
  • 2013 – 69,473 miles
  • 2012 – 59,677 miles
  • 2011 – 54,354 miles
  • 2010 – 49,559 miles
  • 2009 – 43,292 miles
  • 2008 – 38,976 miles
  • 2007 – 34,053 miles
  • 2006 – 27,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,932 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Steering system has free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,932 miles (+4,244)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    455649394133
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,688 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    585495813657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail105,681 miles (+8,771)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,681 miles
    Test number
    262815389488
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,910 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    574187935106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,478 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    372528928305
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,310 miles (+4,725)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    399567830352
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    108638083254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and cracking in tread. 205/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  8. Fail89,585 miles (+826)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    778461895010
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and cracking in tread. 205/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  9. Pass88,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    901476267264
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail88,759 miles (+1,806)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    744302614409
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    775350202726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,953 miles (+14,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    896446874644
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass72,819 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    699312644235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven wear on offside front tyre

  14. Fail72,815 miles (+3,342)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    605142544203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven wear on offside front tyre

  15. Pass69,473 miles (+9,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    189870983421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    687105642056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,677 miles (+5,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    796255842019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass54,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    365062051013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail54,354 miles (+4,795)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    158052251450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,559 miles (+6,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    601592160028
    • NoteO/s/f spot light not working

  21. Pass43,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    981915819007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail43,292 miles (+4,316)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    174595219063
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail38,976 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    154651638016
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,976 miles (+4,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    860591438057
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass34,053 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,053 miles
    Test number
    351173627029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,025 miles
    Test number
    373687746076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,025 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,025 miles
    Test number
    602144646036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  28. Fail27,024 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,024 miles
    Test number
    170421536032
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Questions about LE03 TVF

Does LE03 TVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 TVF expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 TVF?
The MOT on LE03 TVF expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 TVF done?
LE03 TVF was recorded at 109,932 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has LE03 TVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 TVF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 TVF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 TVF find?
LE03 TVF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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